The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-31

out expression, and his eyes remained
riveted on tho apparition before him. The
horses stopped in the accustomed place Of
their own accord; the postmaster helped
Aunt Polly to her seat, then threw in the
mail bag, and, without word, the coach
was on its way.
During the three hours ride In the jolting,
swinging stage-coach, Aunt Polly had
many interesting experiences. In the first
place she had risen so late that she was
obliged to take her breakfast in her hand,
and this occupied her for half an hour.
She sadly missed her usual cup OF tea, but
she was consoled by the thought that she
was engaged in work of mercy. She had
not ridden fur before she was joined by q
lady and gentleman, and in short time
the fellow passengers were very well &C.
quainted.
"Bo you truvclin, furl" asked Aun Polly.
1--WE are going about eight miles," was
the reply.
"Some of your rotations sichr'
so, no; / hope not" replied the lady.
"We are going to spend week or two with
our son."
"Wall, Pm goin' to tho city," said Aunt
Polly. "My brother lives there, you know,
and expect his gal Is dretful sick"
Several merry school. boys now boarded
tu0 obuSSt uLtt SOlC VA UuCA uCDuu w pOhS
fun at tho big and fragrant carpet-bag.
Just as they were about to alight one Of
tho boys gave it forcible kick, when he
unexpectedly received in return smart
blow from the cotton umbrella, which left
him bowling with pain as the stage drove
on. W ~
About the middle Of the forenoon they
came in sight of the trail Of the iron horse
AS they rode along rather slowly, there
was suddenly heard the screech Of loco
motive, and train Of heavy freight cars
rolled along.
"What on arth-" exclaimed Aunt Polly,
starting from her scat und gazing in won.
der at the sight. But she was suddenly
and emphatically reseated, as the coach
bounded over tho uneven road, while her
voice was drowned by the noise of the
passing train.
At last the depot was reached, and, after
much confusion and fuss, Aunt Polly pro-
cured her ticket and sat down to wait for
the train. In few minutes the painting
engine rushed by the door, and tie long
train OF handsome cars was brought to q
standstill.
Aunt Polly was not one to be left .ehind.
Grasping her carpet-bag in one hInd and
her umbrella and bundle in the otner, she
u oiSO Aoi ehAo SAS0A SsAAN ~ wv A~SN
way into the car.
Nearly every seat was taken, sut ut last
she found one in which middle aged lady
was seated alone, and here Aunt Polly took
up her quarters, holding her csrpet- Dag in
her lap.
"Be you goin' to the citya" she inquired
of the lady. r
II am"
"Then s'pose we can jest as we'll set to-
gether," said Aunt Polly. THE fact is, l
amt much used TO these railroad cars, and
l think like Us not you be-"
II have travelled so much" said the lady,
s'that feel very much at home in the cars.
In fact, l az. riding o great part OF the
time"
81 want to know. You amt an agent or
any thing, be you!"
II am a lecturer"
IA female lecturerp
"Certainly. l am doing sill ! can to
secure for my sex their rights at the bal
lot box"
"What subjects do you leotur on!''
~ tell you 1 am an advocate OF woman
suffrage"
"Iexpect you make good pay" continued
Aunt Polly, after short pause.
II am not working for money!" said the
lady.
"Folks we'll of, air theys You must be
nigh on to forty" she added, suddenly,
peering closely into the woman's face.
As she turned herself 'squarely toward
the window, she caught sight Of some
trees apparently flying past, followed by q
house and other buildings, and for a mo-
ment she was perfectly bewildered. Her
interest in the female suffrage advocate
had been so great that she had not noticed
the train was in motion. She suddenly
rose to her feet and peered through the
window. Then with an expression Of re-
lief she said:
II 'spose we are goin' now"
At that moment the conductor entered,
but Aunt Polly did not see hun until he
tapped her shoulder, saying:
'.riclxet. madam"
.Hehv
II must sec your ticket" -
"Want to know where I'm goin'P
"Yes."
"I'm goin' to my brothers., young man.
He lives in the city, aud expect his Oldest
gal is dretful sick She was-"
IL must see your ticket" persisted the
conductor, beginning to grow impatient.
.'You look like q likely feller," said Aunt
Polly, apparently in doubt whether to show
the ticket or not. ~ have no objection to
your lookin' at 1t, but l must have it right
back" .st
The conductor took the ticket and
punched 1t. This last action Aunt Polly
seemed inclined to resent, but as the lady
at her side explained matters, she quieted
down and resumed conversation. *,
"Who sees to things at homo when you're
awaypn she asked. "Or may be you hain't
any home Of your own. You and / can
strike hands there. though will declare l
feel pretty well contented at Susan's. You
see I've stopped there we'll on to thirty five
year, and 1t naturally seems good deal like
homo to me now"
"Are you not married womanl" asked
the lady. m+
mo, 1 amt. Susan, she's married, and
folks thought she done pretty we'll. But as
for me, my duty seems to be to stay right
there and help Susan" ais
"The day is soon coming, my friend, when
our sex will stand ON equal ground with the
men. presume YOU often sigh for the
privilege Of casting your vote for temper
nncc and an honest government"
1.-Two told Timotheus, SusaL's eldest boy
always 10 vote with the temperance folks
and guess he does"
"But don't you want TO voter persisted
the reformer. r'
"Mea Land Of goodness! Me vote! Why,
bless ye, sech things belong to the mon
folks"
"Do not women possess intelligencei
Have they no rightsi Haven't they got
soulsl aud are they not, in many cases,
better educated than the menln
~ oxpeCt thew be, Now there II Susan